"Alnitak" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Arabic النِطَاق (an-niṭāq, “the girdle”). Etymology templates: {{root|en|ar|ن ط ق}}, {{der|en|ar|نِطَاق|النِطَاق|the girdle}} Arabic النِطَاق (an-niṭāq, “the girdle”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Alnitak
  1. (astronomy) A triple star in the constellation of Orion; Zeta (ζ) Orionis. It is one of the three stars that form Orion's Belt. Wikipedia link: Alnitak Categories (topical): Stars Related terms: Alnilam, Mintaka
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